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HYPE (Helping You Prepare for Employment) is a series of quarterly events including professional development workshops and on-campus job fairs designed to support students in discovering and enhancing their professional skills, ultimately helping them reach their career aspirations. It allows students to connect with Pierce College staff and program management, providing valuable insights into the paid job opportunities available on campus.
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What's In It For You?
Campus Jobs Offer
- Flexible Schedules (Part-time Commitments)
- Earn Where You Learn (Save On Gas)
- Supportive Team Environment
- Paid Training
- No Experience Necessary
- Leadership Opportunities
- Resume Builder
HYPE Professional Development Workshops
Puyallup
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: College Center Building - Multipurpose Room, Connection Café and Computer Classrooms
Fort Steilacoom
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Cascade Building - Performance Lounge and Library Classrooms
HYPE Job Fairs
Considering a student job or simply curious what a job fair entails? Join us to visit with campus departments to learn about their hourly, work study, and volunteer positions or simply learn more about that department. Attendance is free and many departments may be offering interviews and applications on the spot.
Fort Steilacoom
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Cascade Building, 3rd Floor
Fort Steilacoom Job Fair Details
Puyallup
Date and Time: Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: College Center Building, 2nd Floor
Professional Development Workshop Schedule
Puyallup - Tuesday, January 23
Writing Cover Letters for Job Applications
Time: 10 - 10:50 a.m.
Location: College Center (CTR 270)
Presenter: Kate Weber - Multilingual Writing Program Specialist, Library and Learning Resources
Writing a Cover Letter: What is the purpose of a cover letter? How to make it more likely that employers will read your cover
letter? What are some of the components to include in a cover letter?
Building Your Professional Community
Time: 10 - 10:50 a.m.
Location: College Center (CTR 276)
Presenter: Shawna Freeman-Lane - Dean, Employee Learning and Development
This workshop will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to build and expand your professional community. In
today’s competitive landscape, the value of networking and establishing meaningful connections cannot be overstated.
Whether you are a student with no work experience, an experienced working student or someone preparing for graduation and
beyond, this workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in your professional
journey.
Lunch and Learn Q&A
Time: 11 - 11:50 a.m.
Location: College Center (MPR 1)
Presenter: Student Employee Panel - PASS, Writing Center, STAT team
Join us for lunch as we interview a mixed panel of student employees to talk through what they love about their work roles on
campus, lessons they’ve learned, how to stay aware of staffing opportunities, and the impact of student employment on their
personal and professional development.
Aligning Your Skillsets with Job Opportunities
Time: 12 - 12:50 p.m.
Location: College Center (CTR 276)
Presenter:Shawna Freeman-Lane - Dean, Employee Learning and Development
Join us for lunch as we interview a mixed panel of student employees to talk through what they love about their work roles on
campus, lessons they’ve learned, how to stay aware of staffing opportunities, and the impact of student employment on their
personal and professional development.
Fort Steilacoom - Wednesday, January 24
Network and Volunteering: Why They’re Important and What They Can Do For You!
Time: 10 - 10:50 a.m.
Location: Cascade (Library CAS 404)
Presenter: Dante Lundy - Embedded Tutoring Specialist, Writing Center
Join this workshop and learn how to advance your career through meaningful networking and strategic volunteering.
Lunch and Learn Q&A
Time: 11 - 11:50 a.m.
Location: Cascade (Performance Lounge)
Presenter: Student Employee Panel - PASS, Writing Center, STAT team
Join us for lunch as we interview a mixed panel of student employees to talk through what they love about their work roles on
campus, lessons they’ve learned, how to stay aware of staffing opportunities, and the impact of student employment on their
personal and professional development.
Writing Cover Letters for Job Applications
Time: 12 - 12:50 p.m.
Location: College Center (CTR 270)
Presenter: Kate Weber - Multilingual Writing Program Specialist, Library and Learning Resources
Writing a Cover Letter: What is the purpose of a cover letter? How to make it more likely that employers will read your cover
letter? What are some of the components to include in a cover letter?